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Former Eagle Tra Thomas retires

Eric Schwartz — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:45:36 +0000

Former Eagles’ offensive lineman Tra Thomas has retired according to an Associated Press report. Thomas was a stud tackle for the Eagles from 1998-2008, helping protect Donovan McNabb. Thomas made three Pro Bowls during that time.

Bellow is the complete AP report:

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers say 35-year-old left offensive tackle Tra Thomas has retired, leaving the team woefully thin at a crucial position.

Thomas was signed as insurance when it became apparent that Marcus McNeill… Finish Reading

49ers are the perfect fit for Westbrook

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:53:52 +0000

The NFL can be a cruel place for running backs who are at, near or past the age of 30. At an age where most guys are still living out what’s left of their college juices, running backs are told they are too old, too slow and no longer relevant.

This was the reality for Brian Westbrook. Despite nearly a decade of hard work, production and at times excellence with the Philadelphia Eagles, Westbrook, 31, was sent packing after last season.… Finish Reading

Are the Eagles suddenly booring?

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:07:26 +0000

Many Eagles fans have been excited about the ongoing training camp do to the fact that the team that will take the field on Sundays starting in September will be vastly different than the ones that have proceeded it for the better part of a decade. We don’t know if it will be better, but right now the word “different” also stands for “hope.”

Then there are those who are not so excited about training camp. Without McNabb shooting off… Finish Reading

Full Training Camp now underway

Eric Schwartz — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:28:58 +0000

The veterans are all in. Eagles Training Camp has officially begun.

As the Birds usher in a new era with the likes of Donovan McNabb, Brian Westbrook and Sheldon Brown no longer on the roster, this camp has a feel unlike any other in the last decade. For the first time there is a bit of uncertainty as to what to expect from this team. Will the youth movement result in the Eagles taking a step forward or back? Is… Finish Reading

Marlin Jackson injured again

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:01:00 +0000

Fears felt by Eagles fans the day the team signed Marlin Jackson unfortunately seem justified as Jackson reportedly suffered a serious leg injury today at practice. Bellow is a blog by ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio:

Eagles starting free safety Marlin Jackson appeared to suffer a serious injury to his right leg at practice Tuesday.

Jackson, who has a history of knee injuries, had to be taken off the field in a cart. The Eagles are officially calling Jackson’s injury… Finish Reading

Writer labels Dawkins as overrated

Eric Schwartz — Thu, 27 May 2010 19:32:25 +0000

Pete Prisco picked the wrong guy to pick on. In his article on cbssports.com, Prisco chooses the players he feels is the most overrated and underrated on each NFL team. What he wrote wasn’t so bad about any current Eagle, but rather an Eagle that is still No.1 in the hearts of Philadelphia fans.

Yes, Prisco choose Brian Dawkins as the most overrated player on the Denver Broncos. Of Dawkins he said: “He’s a good player, but he’s… Finish Reading

Joe Gibbs doesn’t understand

Eric Schwartz — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:03:00 +0000

Remember when Joe Gibbs was retired from football and just stuck with his racing team?

Yea, those were the good days.

Gibbs threw in his two sense about the Eagles trading Donovan McNabb. Naturally the former Redskins coach can’t understand the move and think the Eagles are fools. Bellow is an except of his conversation with ESPN’s First Take courtesy of our friends at Profootballtalk.com:

“I didn’t quite understand that one,” Gibbs said when asked about the trade in an… Finish Reading

What will Eagles do?

Marc Fanelle — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:17:11 +0000

Now im no GM, nor do I play one on the internet, unless it’s fanatasy sports but I want a few things from my favortie sports team in all the land. I’m not objective when it comes to the draft I am a true blue Eagles fan and my wings sprout this time of year. Just to give you a little back round I was the guy who made 17 trade in 8 weeks in fantasy football. So I am… Finish Reading

Eagles 2010 schedule released

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:15:11 +0000

The NFL has released it’s complete schedule. Here is a glance at the Eagles schedule.
Sun.     12     Green Bay               4:15 PM*            FOX
Sun.    19    @ Detroit            1 PM               FOX
Sun.    26    @ Jacksonville    4:05 PM              FOX
October
Sun.    3    Washington               4:15 PM*… Finish Reading

Eagles trade for LB Ernie Sims

Eric Schwartz — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:22:17 +0000

I remember when Erie Sims was drafted in 2006 thinking that the Detroit Lions had just gotten a big steal. At Florida State Sims was a beast and a tackling machine.

Things didn’t work out quite that well in Detroit where Sims has been up and down while playing on a horrific defense. Sims certainly wasn’t the problem, but he wasn’t part of the solution either.

Maybe a change of scenery can help him reach the potential that so many… Finish Reading